Location: Danville, VA
Company: Big Lots
Retail jobs refer to positions within the retail industry where employees are involved in selling goods and services directly to consumers. These jobs can range from entry-level roles like cashiers and sales associates to more advanced positions such as store managers or buyers. Key characteristics of retail jobs include customer service, inventory management, and salesmanship. Employees must often demonstrate flexibility, as they may work irregular hours including weekends and holidays, and possess strong interpersonal skills to engage with a diverse clientele. Retail jobs are also seen as a gateway to career advancement within the sector, offering numerous opportunities for growth and development.
customer service within the Center Store (Grocery) Department. Responsible for maintaining standards in accordance with the standard practice manual, maximizing sales through excellent customer service and minimizing shrink through proper utilization of standard practice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience• Courteous and helpful to other associates• Clean shelves and shelf tag moldings with damp cloth, as needed, when stocking• Maintain shelf allocations by stocking from tag to tag• Place only saleable merchandise on the shelves•
Ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying of merchandise is done in accordance with policies and guidelines• Understand and use company tools such as; average cost inventory system (ACIS) and ordering (CAO)• Maintain a complete understanding of and adherence to company guidelines, policies and standard practice• Understand and follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures• Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents• Report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures to the Manager on Duty• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations•
Wear the Food Lion uniform, complete with name badge, when on duty, has a neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code• Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses• Perform all other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS • High school graduate or equivalent preferred• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job• Ability to use technical information to solve problems• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions• Perform repetitive hand and arm motions• Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs.
continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. on occasion• Pull or push up to 75 lbs. on occasion• Ability to push or pull up to 2000 pounds using a pallet jack• Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances• Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants/flowers and household cleaners• Use hands to frequently/continuously handle currency (paper and coin) as well as operate a variety of equipment such as cash register, lottery machine (where applicable), scanner, computer, and calculator• Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level• Meet established volume activity standards for the position• Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time• Have sufficient visual ability to check ID cards, checks, invoices and other written documents Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, interactionual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Requisition: 247240_external_USA-VA-Gretna For more details: jobs-search. org/information-technology_gretna-c449725/ft-center-store-associate-gretna_i1965831248
To provide fast, easy, flexible and friendly service to our customers through the achievement of Food Lion customer service standards. To be friendly, courteous and cooperative with other store associates. Responsible for assisting the Customer Service Manager and the Assistant Customer Service Manager in maintaining standards according to Front End Standard Practice Manual, maximizing sales through excellent customer service.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Smile and provide prompt, accurate and friendly service while engaging customers to create a positive shopping experience• Greet each customer and uses his or her name whenever possible• Unload customers' groceries from cart to belt-unload
items for ease of bagging such as grouping cold items together• Check the bottom of every cart and under all baby seats for items before completing an order• Follow correct bagging procedures for the correct use of bags by type• Scan customers' order and handles the payment transaction, per standard practice• Avoid personal conversations with other associates when customers are present• Follow procedures in handling cash, checks, coupons, gift cards, partner cards, food stamps and WIC vouchers• Follow procedures for refunds and error correction• Make every attempt to maintain accurate cash control• Follow procedures and performs overrides• Identify customers needing assistance and offers to take
the customer's order to their car• Maintain alertness and calls for assistance when needed to service customers per service standards• Check prices quickly and accurately• Is courteous and helpful to other associates• Wear the Food Lion uniform with apron, complete with name badge, when on duty, has a neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code• Retrieve shopping carts from the parking lot and cart corrals utilizing the tether strap per standard practice• Ensure work station and front end area of the store has a neat and clean presentation• Report any register malfunction to the Customer Service Manager or MOD• Ensure the MVP savings center KIOSK is filled with paper and properly working• Adhere to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices• Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents• Notify QA of any cleaning issues or maintenance required on front end• Successfully complete computer based training (CBT) and training aid courses• Perform all other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS • High school graduate or equivalent preferred• Effective communication and customer service skills• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job• Ability to perform the technical requirements of cashier and service center• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions• Perform repetitive hand and arm motions• Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs.
continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. on occasion• Pull or push up to 75 lbs. on occasion• Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances• Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants/flowers and household cleaners• Use hands to frequently/continuously handle currency (paper and coin) as well as operate a variety of equipment such as cash register, lottery machine (where applicable), scanner, computer, and calculator• Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level• Meet established volume activity standards for the position• Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time• Have sufficient visual ability to check ID cards, checks, invoices and other written documents• BOTTLES where applicable: Move empty bottles and containers from the front end to the back room Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, interactionual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Requisition: 229110_external_USA-VA-Danville For more details: jobs-search. org/administration_danville-c449887/pt-sales-associate-cashier-danville_i1963120253
Retail jobs refer to employment positions within the retail industry, which involves selling goods or services directly to consumers. These roles can be found in a variety of settings such as stores, supermarkets, and malls, and typically include positions like sales associates, cashiers, store managers, and stock clerks. Key features of retail jobs often involve customer service, inventory management, visual merchandising, and sales. These positions may require flexibility with hours, as retail often operates on evenings, weekends, and holidays to cater to consumer shopping habits. Retail jobs are often entry-level, but can also offer career advancement opportunities.
against cash on hand. Quotes price and describes features of items for which money is received. Operates cash register by passing price coded items across electronic scanner to record price, compile printed list, and display cost of customer purchase, tax, and rebates on monitor screen.
Verify cigarette count w/ previous shift & once again with incoming shift. Follow Company Policy for carding: alcohol and cigarettes. Responsible for pricing/displaying of received goods. Check-in vendors, ensuring all product is delivered before signing receipt. Keep copy of anything signed and turn into mgmt. at end of shift. Operate lottery machine. Clean-up the entire store location, both inside and
out, including bathrooms and/or spills of gasoline. Responsible for stocking/restocking of all merchandise and supplies. Keep all food service equipment clean and full.
Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance. Oral Communication - Responds well to questions. Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently. Quality - Demonstrates
accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions. Initiative - Volunteers readily; Asks for and offers help when needed. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) One to three months related experience and/or training Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Language Skills Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations Other Skills and Abilities Ability to interact and provide outstanding customer service to our patrons, as well as co-workers. Successfully complete a TIPS class/Liquor liability training/Chemical training. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
